Michelin-Star Restaurants in San Francisco (2025)

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An up-to-date, hand-checked roster of San Francisco’s Michelin-star restaurants for 2025—mixing essential three-stars with intimate, chef-driven standouts. Book early; many of these seats disappear fast.

Atelier Crenn

Restaurant · Union Street

Dominique Crenn’s pescatarian tasting celebrates Northern California produce and craft, backed by three stars and a Green Star from the Michelin Guide. Lauded by local critics for storytelling plates and produce from Bleu Belle Farm.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/san-francisco/restaurant/atelier-crenn
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Benu

Fine dining restaurant · South of Market

Corey Lee’s serene dining room weaves East Asian ideas with Bay Area ingredients into a meticulous, three-star experience. Consistently praised by the Michelin Guide and San Francisco Chronicle for precision, finesse, and quiet innovation.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/san-francisco/restaurant/benu
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Quince

Fine dining restaurant · North Beach

Michael and Lindsay Tusk’s Jackson Square icon holds three stars and a Green Star, with ingredients anchored by their partnership with Fresh Run Farm. Frequently cited by the Michelin Guide and respected critics for elegant, season-led cuisine.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/san-francisco/restaurant/quince
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Acquerello

Northern Italian restaurant · Polk Gulch

A Russo–Nob Hill landmark since 1989, Suzette Gresham’s dining room pairs Italian heritage with contemporary technique. The Michelin Guide’s two-star rating and local press applaud its handmade pastas, deep cellar, and gracious service.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/san-francisco/restaurant/acquerello
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Birdsong

American restaurant · South of Market

Live-fire cooking and heirloom ingredients define this two-star spot, where the team channels the Pacific Northwest through a San Francisco lens. The Michelin Guide and Eater SF highlight its technical flair and playful, flavor-forward plates.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/san-francisco/restaurant/birdsong
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Californios

Fine dining restaurant · South of Market

Val M. Cantú’s tasting menu elevates Mexican traditions with Bay Area bounty. The restaurant holds two Michelin stars and is frequently celebrated by local critics for precision, depth, and a vibrant, art-filled room.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/san-francisco/restaurant/californios
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Kiln

Fine dining restaurant · Civic Center

Chef John Wesley and GM Julianna Yang steer a tasting menu leaning Nordic—fermentation, preservation, and clean flavors—now elevated to two stars in 2025. Widely noted by the Michelin Guide and Eater SF for its craft and momentum.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/san-francisco/restaurant/kiln-1210355
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Lazy Bear

New American restaurant · Mission

Born from a beloved supper club, this Mission original channels nostalgia and modern technique in a lively, two-star tasting. The Michelin Guide and local writers praise its celebratory spirit, storytelling courses, and thoughtful pairings.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/san-francisco/restaurant/lazy-bear
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Sons & Daughters

Fine dining restaurant · Nob Hill

A petite Nob Hill dining room where a focused team delivers precise, New Nordic–influenced cooking. Awarded two stars and a Green Star, it’s recognized by the Michelin Guide and praised by Eater SF for sustainability and finesse.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/san-francisco/restaurant/sons-daughters
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Nari

Thai restaurant · Japantown

Chef Pim Techamuanvivit’s bold Thai cooking meets Northern California produce in Japantown’s Hotel Kabuki. The Michelin Guide’s star and frequent Eater SF mentions reflect a menu that’s vibrant, layered, and unmistakably San Francisco.

https://guide.michelin.com/en/california/san-francisco/restaurant/nari
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SAN HO WON

Korean barbecue restaurant · Mission

Corey Lee and Jeong-In Hwang’s Korean restaurant marries meticulous technique with soulful barbecue and stews. Recognized with a Michelin star and celebrated by local critics for wood-charcoal grilling and quietly polished service.

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7 Adams

Fine dining restaurant · Japantown

Chefs Serena and David Fisher deliver a focused, seasonal tasting at a gentler price point, earning a Michelin star. Eater SF and the Michelin Guide note the Fillmore setting’s sincere hospitality and balanced, Californian flavors.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/san-francisco/restaurant/7-adams
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